Sometimes all you really want from an MMO is to play by yourself or with friends without the constant worry of being killed. Most of the time MMORPG's have a series of wonderful quests, storylines, and worlds for you to explore which is pretty tough to do with PvP being such a prominent thing recently.Luckily, some MMORPGs have chosen to either remove this idea altogether or make it so you need to go to a specific place or ask to duel. This stops any griefing or unnecessary frustration between players and allows everyone to have a wonderful gaming experience. Here are those MMORPGs that chose to limit or avoid PvP altogether.
9 Elder Scrolls Online
Elder Scrolls Online brings to life the wonderful world of Tamriel in a beautiful MMORPG filled with tough monsters, dungeons, and classic quests. Since there's all this within one game, the last thing you want to be doing is getting killed by a high leveled player while you're trying to talk to the Argonian that's lost their eggs.
Thankfully you have to ask permission to duel other players when exploring, so you can decline or accept depending on your preference. If you accept then the duel begins, however you can always run out of the duel area if you want to, although being defeated doesn't mean you lose any loot or anything on your character. It's purely a bit of fun. If a more group-based PvP is the preference then that's in an entirely different location that you have to queue up to get into. Head into Cyrodill and you can participate.
8 Black Desert Online
One of the most frustrating aspects of PvP is griefing. You get into the game and are only level ten when a player in the best armor and with the best weapon just decides they want to absolutely destroy you again and again. It's enough to make anyone want to quit the game and never play again. Luckily, this isn't the case for Black Desert Online.
Firstly, you need to be level 50 or higher to participate in PvP, secondly, it can be easily toggled off if you'd rather avoid it altogether. Just hold down the Alt key on your keyboard and press C, this should toggle PvP off and you'll never need to worry about it again. If you decide you want to fight then it can easily be turned on in the same way.
7 Runescape
Runescape is one of the most popular MMORPG's in the world and rightly so. It's a classic in any case and really has something for everyone. This is why it does have an element of PvP which is pretty popular, however, it's not throughout the entire map and won't leave you broke and frustrated.
Luckily the PvP battles are located in the Wilderness and stick to multiple single combat and multi-combat zones, each with different creatures, activities, and skill spots for you to enjoy. Unlike a lot of MMORPGs that try to stay away from PvP, Runescape will allow you to lose pretty much all your items (apart from the three most valuable) so play this at your own risk. Or just avoid it completely, it isn't too game-changing.
6 Final Fantasy XIV
If you prefer to complete every quest in the game, then Final Fantasy XIV might not be the best game for you. It does involve a little PvP but you'll have to complete certain quests based on your Grand Company in order to participate.
This can work pretty well for some but is an entirely personal choice. Nevertheless, you need to have a job level of 30 or higher to participate and you will be placed into battles with people that are similar to your level and items, making it relatively balanced. Ultimately, PvP isn't the most active aspect of this game and can easily be avoided if you want to. Just avoid the quests and you'll be fine.
5 Guild Wars 2
Guild Wars 2 probably has the most prominent PvP compared to many. That being said it's completely optional and is, unfortunately (or fortunately depending on your stance) widely known to be dead due to the lack of rewards and ridiculous queue times.
As previously mentioned, you need to queue to participate in PvP when playing Guild Wars 2 so it's an optional aspect of the game. However, there are a multitude of different ways to compete in PvP that might end up being something you enjoy, namely Structured PvP where you get access to top-level equipment and all your skills and traits, making you the badass everyone wants to be in any MMORPG.
4 Lord Of The Rings Online
It's well known that Lord of the Rings Online has no real PvP. It has other options like Skirmishes and PvMP but none of it is really what most would class as PvP. Simply, PvE but against a real-life player.
The PvMP is essentially a game mode where you can choose to play your own character or what's called a 'Creep'. Creeps are the monsters and have to fight against the characters and vice versa. It doesn't feel too much like a PvP battle so could be absolutely perfect for someone looking for a challenge without playing against a character that's ten times more powerful than you.
3 Star Wars: The Old Republic
Star Wars: The Old Republic has a very similar PvP system to the likes of Elder Scrolls Online. You essentially have to be in a certain location to enable and compete in PvP.
It does have some pretty good rewards but if you don't want to participate in PvP, it's absolutely not a necessary way to improve and advance your character. Nevertheless, there are multiple different combats and activities to participate in, just make sure you head to the right areas and head into a PvP server.
2 Neverwinter
This Dungeons and Dragons MMORPG is ideal for any fan who just wants to take down some Orcs and feels as badass as they look. Luckily for you, you can take down those enemies without worry about another player wiping you out just as you get that amazing loot.
To compete in PvP in Neverwinter you can do a few things. The first is to queue into an instanced PvP match that includes Domination, Stronghold, and Gauntlgrym. Each is entirely optional and won't make you more powerful than someone who doesn't want to participate. The other PvP instance is the open world which is located in Icewind Pass and the Dwarven Valley, so stay away from there and you'll be fine.
1 Path Of Exile
For the most part, PvP in MMORPGs is an optional aspect. There are some that are built into the game, but games like Path of Exile ask you to actively choose that style of playing. For example, you need to put yourself into a queue to even begin looking for a PvP match.
That being said, if you wanted to try it out then there are game modes like dueling, capture the flag, free-for-all, and cut-throat to keep you occupied. You can get some interesting loot while playing but if that isn't your style you won't miss out on anything.